Parsons Road over Bch of Robertson Creek
PoorPosted for loadHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 4N R 1W · Structure no. SA2500000000063
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parsons Road over Bch of Robertson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Parsons Road over Bch of Robertson Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parsons Road over Bch of Robertson Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parsons Road over Bch of Robertson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Parsons Road over Bch of Robertson Creek carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Parsons Road over Bch of Robertson Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Parsons Road over Bch of Robertson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.